The Laboratory

The Holophane name is synonymous with quality, high performance luminaires.

This reputation has been established over 125 years of commitment to the manufacture and supply of luminaires of outstanding performance and design. In order to maintain and improve upon this high level of quality, Holophane was one of the first luminaire manufacturers in the UK to achieve Registered Firm status to ISO9001. This ensures that the required high standard is maintained throughout the manufacturing system, from receipt of components to delivery of the finished product.

Full type testing to the European Standard for Luminaires, E 60598, is carried out in our laboratory. All luminaires will carry the mandatory UKCA mark. as required by UK law, ensuring that our products comply with the relevant UK standards confirmed by test data obtained in our approved laboratories.

Tests of Photometric, safety, and electrical performance together with electromagnetic compatibility, is tested in our approved laboratories and every luminaire manufactured is tested for function and safety before being dispatched from our factory.

The Equipment

Holophane boasts one of the world’s largest and impressive sets of photometric equipment.

A 12-metre arc length multicell Gonio-Photometer.

A 4m diameter integrating sphere utilising a state-of-the-art spectrometer.

A chamber to test the durability of Holophane products under various conditions.

For all other testing Holophane partners with the LIA laboratories and other accredited laboratories across the UK and Europe.

Tests of Photometric, thermal, and electrical performance together with electromagnetic compatibility, is tested in our approved laboratories and every luminaire manufactured is tested for function and safety before being dispatched from our factory.

Holophane boasts one of the worlds largest and impressive sets of photometric equipment. This includes a 12-metre arc length multicell Gonio Photometer and a 4m diameter intergrating sphere utilising a state-of-the-art spectrometer. Holophane has successfully achieved the Environmental certification ISO 14001.

Using ISO 14001 provides assurance to company management and employees as well as external stakeholders that environmental impact is being continually measured and improved.